Holger Badstuber, the former Bayern Munich and Stuttgart defender has announced his retirement.
Badstuber came through the youth academy of Bayern Munich. He then joined the main team and made 118 appearances for the club. Having represented the Bavarians from 2009 to 2017.
He then had stints at Stuttgart, Schalke and Luzern. And represented the latter until December 2021. Having been a free agent for the past few months, Holger Badstuber has announced his retirement.
“Dear fans, after 13 years of professional football I announce the end of my career as an active player,” posted Badstuber on Instagram. “With 31 games for Germany, with World Cup and European Championship participation, six German championships, four DFB Pokal victories, winning the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Supercup and three national Supercups, I can look back at a successful time.
“Of course, I would prefer a few less serious injuries. But the joy of achievement is very big. I am grateful for everything. Nevertheless, I will greatly miss the camaraderie I experienced as well as the closeness to the fans I’ve always cared about. I would like to thank you very much for your support throughout the years! I will remain true to football, my passion, I will following in my father’s footsteps. And begin coaching training. I hope that I can keep football alive for a long time, but in a different role. Many thanks to all my companions and fans.”
